I interviewed someone I know through the Glee fandom, Nedum. She's 18 and lives in the Chicago area. We did the interview via email.
1. Why do you watch Glee?
well at first i watched it because i really like musicals and it seemed funny but i think i continue to watch it because of the cast
2. What makes someone a Gleek?
probably when they follow the show religiously and become so invested in the characters' development that they basically want to write the show....
3. Why does Glee have such a cult following?
i think it's because most people that watch glee realize it's a dumb show so why not bond over our dumbness. or because it made such a huge impact in such a short amount of time, who knows.
4. Who is your favorite character and why?
THIS IS HARD. ok favorite male is blaine because he's hot and i think when his character was added the show had a new depth what with kurt's gayness and all. favorite girl is between britanny and rachel... britanny because heather morris is an amazing dancer and rachel ebcause her voice is fabulous and her character speaks to my soul
5. What part of the fandom is the scariest/most outrageous?
when people ship EVERYONE WITH EVERYONE . it's annoying. and klainers can be a little too invested. idk.
From this interview I gathered that you are doing fieldwork on Glee's culture. This is useful information because it shows how important the show is. It also allows you to see that "Gleeks" are pertinent to the shows existence. This interview allows an outsider to see oddly that fans "bond over [the] dumbness" of the show. It is also interesting that the cult following developed in "a short amount of time." This last quote may be an interesting response to further explore with your fieldwork.
ReplyDeleteThis interview is very interesting. From her answers you can really tell that this person is a big Glee fan! The answers are not very long, yet the answers reveal this girl's passion for Glee. As I said before, I found this interview very interesting.
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